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on these cross-cutting topics.Each year, the WSWS presents sev-

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fessional Staff award was presented to Robert Higgins from the University of Nebraska.The WSWS recognizes the efforts of

graduate and undergraduate students through scholarships and awards for outstanding poster and paper presen-tations. Scholarships were awarded to Katie Conklin from North Dakota State University, Sandra Kesoju from the University of Idaho, and Tanya Skurski from Montana State Univer-sity. Student awards were presented to: Joseph Vassios, Ryan Edwards, and Cameron Douglas from Colorado State University; Nevin Lawrence and Jared Unverzagt from the University

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In 1970, there were no commercial soil and plant testing laboratories in Idaho. Farmers applied fertilizers

based upon educated guesswork. Dr. Dale Stukenholtz and his wife Joyce saw an op-portunity to build a business and started a soil and plant testing laboratory and field consulting service based in Twin Falls, Idaho. Dr. Stukenholtz had an unusually diverse background as an educator at the University of Nebraska, an agronomist in the fertilizer industry, and a farmer, and he saw a need for more modern fertil-izer recommendations to produce greater yields at less cost. His clients were the growers, so he could make unbiased rec-ommendations that maximized economic return to the farmer. After extensive field research, he developed these improved fertilizer recommendations that quickly became popular with growers and form the basis for nearly all fertilizer appli-cations in the intermountain west area. Stukenholtz Laboratory clients include growers from all neighboring states and several foreign countries including Aus-tralia, Canada, Egypt, Russia, Mexico and New Zealand.Stukenholtz Laboratory provides 1 to

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Phase converters are used when three-phase lines are not available or are cost prohibitive. The phase

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Lactose intolerance is a widely known condition, but people who don’t know the whole story can end up limiting their diets more than necessary – and may put

their health at risk. Most people who believe they are lactose intolerant or who have experienced some symptoms can still enjoy milk, cheese, and yogurt by taking some simple mea-sures. The real problem lies in removing these foods from their diet, because they supply a variety of important nutrients.“Even if you’ve experienced difficulty before, you can still

drink milk and eat cheese and yogurt with a few simple steps,” Crystal Wilson, Ed.S, MS, RD, LD, Healthy and Wellness Di-rector for Idaho Dairy Council. “Missing out on the tremen-dous nutrient value in dairy foods can be a big mistake. There’s a lot more flexibility than most people realize.”Lactose intolerance is sometimes mischaracterized as an al-

lergy, which typically requires complete avoidance of a food. Lactose intolerance is actually the group of symptoms some people experience resulting from the inability to digest lactose---and it is not an “all-or-nothing” condition. It happens when people have trouble digesting lactose, the natural sugar in milk, because of a genetically low level of the enzyme lactase. Gas, bloating, and diarrhea are common symptoms, which may oc-cur as early as 3 years or become more evident with advanc-ing age. But no matter when the onset is, lactose intolerance is manageable. Some cases are even temporary, caused by medi-cation or illness. With a few simple strategies, the majority of people can still enjoy dairy foods every day.The Health Benefits of Dairy FoodsThe U. S. Department of Agriculture’s 2010 Dietary Guide-

lines recommends three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products for all Americans. For those with lactose intolerance, the guidelines suggest the most reliable and easiest way to get all the health benefits of milk and milk products is to choose alternatives within the milk food group, such as low-fat yogurt with active cultures or lactose-free milk. When people reduce or eliminate dairy foods, they usually have inadequate dietary intakes of calcium, vitamin D, and the other nutrients that milk provides – which increases their risk of osteoporosis and other chronic diseases. For children, a clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages that even those with diagnosed lactose intolerance consume dairy foods to ob-tain the nutrients essential for bone health and overall growth. In addition to calcium, people who don’t eat or drink enough

dairy foods miss out on the key vitamins and minerals that are naturally present in them. The Dietary Guidelines identified calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin D as “nutrients

of concern” for adults and children.1 Dairy foods supply three of the four “nutrients of concern” for which American adults and children have low intakesThe importance of getting dairy nutrients is especially criti-

cal for certain populations. A report in the February, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association shows that African-Americans of all ages consume fewer than three serv-ings of dairy a day on average, and have lower-than-average intakes of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Another study, published in the September, 2007 issue of Pediatrics, tested ad-olescent girls who believed they were milk intolerant and found that of this group, only 55 percent actually were. But the girls who thought they were milk intolerant consumed an average of 212 mg less calcium each day than their counterparts, and had significantly lower bone mineral content in their spines. Easy Strategies Keep Dairy in the Diet“As with most dietary issues, the key is starting with small

changes,” says Wilson. “I tell people to try drinking small portions of milk with their meals. The other foods in the meal help slow digestion and give the body more time to digest the lactose. If the milk is tolerated, portions can gradually be in-creased over time.” A meta-analysis of clinical studies showed that people with lactose maldigestion could drink up to a cup of milk with a meal and stay symptom-free. There are other easy ways your lactose-intolerant patients can

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It’s a fact - Idaho’s dairy industry is the number one ag-riculture crop in Idaho. June Dairy Month is the perfect time to reflect on how the dairy industry impacts Idaho’s

economy. Idaho’s dairy industry is more than just milk. Dairy farmers bring jobs and economic activity to communities across the nation. In fact, each dollar a dairy farmer receives in milk sales generates more money for the local economy.“We know we are producing a quality product that is valued

by people all over this country and really the world,” says Tom Dorsey, Co-Chair for United Dairymen of Idaho. “There will always be a need for good, beneficial food and that’s what we as an industry focus on – providing a wholesome product now and for generations to come.” The dairy industry continues to be a significant factor in Ida-

ho’s overall economic health. In 2010, on-farm cash receipts from milk produced on Idaho farms amounted to approximate-ly $1.886 billion dollars (based on an average price of $14.80 per hundred pounds produced, up from $11.80 in 2009). In 1970, Idaho’s dairy industry generated $1.4 billion dollars in on-farm cash receipts.Idaho is home to a mixture of large and small dairy farms,

both of which contribute to the local economy by support-ing local businesses and the community tax base. All but one of Idaho’s dairies is family owned and operated. More than half of Idaho’s dairies have fewer than 500 cows. When a dairy farm spends money locally, it creates a multiplier effect of more than two-and-a-half times the original dol-lar spent. Direct employment on dairies and in milk and cheese processing plants accounted for 9,260 jobs in south-ern Idaho. Idaho’s dairy industry supports local businesses. When dairy farmers purchase machinery, trucks, fuel, and more from local companies, they help generate jobs and income for others. In addition, dairies create jobs for peo-ple who grow and ship feed for cows, as well as jobs for veterinarians, insurance agents, accountants, bankers, and others. Truckers, packaging manufacturers and food market-ers complete the cycle by transporting and marketing dairy products. This means additional jobs in the transportation, distribution and retail industries. In fact, more than 22,730 jobs across southern Idaho are attributed to the state’s dairy industry.With so many people involved in the dairy industry, it only

makes sense that Idaho is the 2nd largest milk producing state in the twelve western U.S. states and ranks third in the total U.S. As of December 31, 2010, the state had 589 dairy farm operations;

producing 12.745 billion pounds of milk (1.481 billion gallons).In terms of milk production: In 1970, Idaho’s dairy farmers

produced 1.4 billion pounds; but in 2010 produced 12.745 billion pounds. The state average for annual milk per cow is 23,637 pounds (2,7483 gallons) in 2010, while the state aver-age in 1970 was 9,793 pounds (1,138 gallons). The dairy industry provides significant resources to support

the research and promotion needed to stabilize and sustain Ida-ho’s dairy industry to drive demand for Idaho produced dairy products, which contributes to the financial stability of rural communities and benefits the state’s and region’s economies. At the end of the day, Idaho’s dairy producers are proud

of their industry and its contribution to Idaho’s economic health. e

United Dairymen of Idaho (UDI) is the local planning and management organization responsible for increasing demand for U.S. produced dairy products on behalf of Idaho’s dairy farm families.

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